Features more than 90 events at over 25 locations throughout the Downtown Eastside. Highlights include music, stories, cultural celebrations, theatre, dance, processions and more. • Oct. 28-Nov. 8 • heartofthecityfestival.com

Sustenance Festival

A city-wide festival with local food-inspired workshops, exhibitions, talks, walks, dances and more, all taking place in community centres and public spaces throughout Vancouver. • Until Oct. 25 • sustenancefestival.ca

More than 30 wineries and 12 restaurants will be in attendance offering up wine tastings and appetizers to sample and enjoy. Presented by the Rotary Club of Langley Central, proceeds benefit Langley Children In Need. • Willowbrook Shopping Centre, Langley • Nov. 7, 7-9:30 p.m. • $50, fvwf.ca

What do you get when you combine a group of volunteers, a 9000-sq. ft. dairy barn and a lot of original effects? One of the best haunted houses in the Fraser Valley. • Albion Fairgrounds, 23415 105th Ave., Maple Ridge • Oct. 23-30, 6-9 p.m., family-friendly hour from 5-6 p.m. on Oct. 24 and 25 • $8, 604-463-6922, ghostridge.ca

Venture through backstreets, alleyways and hidden corners of Gastown to discover Vancouver’s dark and gruesome early history on this 90-minute theatrical experience. Ages 16+ • Meet at Cathedral Square, Dunsmuir and Richards • Until Oct. 31 • $22/$19, forbiddenvancouver.ca

Potters House of Horrors

One of B.C.’s largest haunted-only events features two full-size haunted houses: the Ripper of Whitechapel takes you on a walk of terror through 1800s England, and the Swampin’ Slaughterhouse is a Southern haunted mansion in a Louisiana swamp setting. • Potters Nursery, 12530 72nd Ave., Surrey • Until Oct. 31 • pottershouseofhorrors.com

The Virtual Stage presents this all-new, immersive and spine-tingling theatrical adventure. Join a team of audience members and work together to save the world and conquer the undead in downtown Vancouver, on Granville Island and in Gastown. • Secret rendezvous revealed the day before the mission • Until Nov. 1 • $12.50-$50, thevirtualstage.org/zombies

Ghostly Gastown Tours

Step back into Vancouver’s past to learn the haunted history of the Gastown area on this walking tour. Learn about a town renown for its wild west legacy of drinking, gambling, smuggling, and harsh justice in the form of hangings. • Oct. 24, 28, 30 and 31 • $15, brownpapertickets.com/event/1766072, ghostlygastowntours.com

Back from the graveyards of yesteryear come some of the most spine-tingling creatures ever to haunt the train. See Dracula, Frankenstein, the Phantom of the Opera and more as they come back to life from behind the silver screen. • Stanley Park Miniature Railway • Until Nov. 1 • $11/$8, advance tickets at ticketleader.ca, 604-257-8531, ghosttrain.ca

Stanley Park Ghost Train: Spooky Barn

Escape the weather and have a spooky good time at this fun, indoor, haunted attraction. Open during the Ghost Train’s matinee and evening show times. • Stanley Park Miniature Railway • Until Nov. 1 • $2, ghosttrain.ca

Join expert storytellers for a program of spine-chilling stories as you walk through the Fort Langley village at night. Reservations are a must. • Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Ave. • Until Oct. 30 • Tickets at brownpapertickets.com, 604-513-4799, www.pc.gc.ca/fortlangley

Halloween at FlyOver Canada

Broomelda is back and ready to lead all aspiring witches and wizards through the Haunted Witch Academy followed by a spellbinding ride across Canada. • 999 Canada Place • Until Nov. 1, daily from 4 p.m. • $16.95/$9.95, flyovercanada.com

Haunted Forest Scream Train

The forest is alive with ghosts and ghouls intent on scaring you amidst creepy sounds, special effects and scary characters like Chainsaw Charlie. Not for the young or faint of heart. • Bear Creek Park, 13750 88th Ave., Surrey • Until Oct. 31, 6:30-10 p.m. • $10.50, bctrains.com

Once Upon a Pumpkin

Drop into the Nature House for an exploration of Halloween and its origins in nature. • Richmond Nature Park, 1181 Westminster Hwy. • Until Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • richmond.ca/naturepark

Pick a pumpkin, play with the friendly farm animals, explore the Old Apple Orchard and learn about where your food comes from. • 6767 Balaclava St. • southlandsfarms.com

Vancouver Mysteries

Whether you are planning a date, visiting Vancouver, or planning an activity for a large group Mysteries has two games for you - A Murder Mystery: Crime in Downtown or A Spy Game: Secret Mission. • Games leave every 15 minutes, daily until Oct. 31 • vancouvermysteries.com

Pumpkins, Pigs & Petting Zoos

Come on down to the farm for the day to find your special pumpkin, visit the animals in the petting zoo, take a hayride and shop at the Farmer’s Market. • Aldor Acres, 24990 84th Ave., Langley • aldoracresfamilyfarm.ca

This two-day event provides guests with ample opportunities to get in trouble. The party features performances by some of Vancouver’s most experienced DJs playing in four seperate rooms. • The Waldorf, 1489 E. Hastings St. • Oct. 30 and Oct. 31, 8 p.m. • $40, clubzone.com

Be prepared to be very afraid! Make your way through the haunted house and see what surprises are in store. Ages 8+ • 1447 Barclay St. • Oct. 30 and Oct. 31 • $3/person, $10/family, facebook.com/events/714814748619436

Features two rooms of music on two floors, a hell-raising sound and lighting system, six DJs and performers, five fully licensed bars, and 1,100+ costumed attendees. • Telus World of Science, 1455 Quebec St. • Oct. 31 • $65, $90/VIP, twisted.ca/CostumeBall

Join the Vancouver TheatreSports League as costumed performers go head to headless in two spooktacular competitions. Also includes a costume parade and dancing to bloodcurdling DJ beats, with the cast joining you on the dance floor. • Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau St., Granville Island • Oct. 31, doors 7:30 p.m. • vtsl.com/show/halloween

Willowbrook Shopping Centre: Trick or Treat Parade

Join us for this popular and lively Halloween even. Proceeds benefit the Langley School District Foundation. • Langley • Oct. 31, 4:30-5:30 p.m. • $2/child, shopwillowbrook.com

Winter Is Coming...Game of Thrones Halloween

Winter is coming to Venue this Halloween. Pay homage to Game Of Thrones with a visual experience unlike the rest. • Venue, 881 Granville St. • Oct. 31, 9 p.m. • $25, venuelive.ca

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